airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-11-02 · Effective 2020-12-07 · 85 FR 69140
Document
Document number
2020-24047
Federal Register citation
85 FR 69140
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Pilatus
Publication date
2020-11-02
Effective date
2020-12-07
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0745
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as improperly manufactured horizontal stabilizer rear attachment bolts. If not corrected, this could lead to fatigue failure of the bolts and loss of airplane control. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.